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Online Safety Education Shake Up 2020
New sex education lessons explained - what kids will be
told and at what age (February 2019)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/781150/Dra
ft_guidance_Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education2.pdf
From 2020 pupils in schools in the UK are to be taught age-appropriate online safety, this comes as a result of the
UK Governments biggest shake up of in sex education for 20 years with new lessons from the
age of five on consent, sexting and protecting themselves online. Three new subjects -
relationships education from primary school, relationships and sex education at secondary
school, and health education for all ages - will form part of the school curriculum in England
from 2020, with teachers deciding how frequently to hold age-appropriate lessons. Teachers
at secondary school will have to take lessons on online safety topics, including the serious risks of sharing private
photos, the impact of viewing explicit or harmful content - including how to report it and get support.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/new-sex-education-lessons-explained-14052512
The document has 66 references to educating students on Online Issues within the Online world which directly link
to the three C’s (Content Contact Conduct). Online issues within social media and gaming range from, bullying, self-
image, sharing imagery, grooming to online reputation. The report states that ‘teachers should address online safety
and appropriate behaviour in a way that is relevant to students lives’. Three new subjects - relationships education
from primary school, relationships and sex education at secondary school, and health education for all ages - will
form part of the school curriculum in England from 2020, with teachers deciding how frequently to hold age-
appropriate lessons. Teachers at secondary school will have to take lessons on online safety topics, including the
serious risks of sharing private photos, the impact of viewing explicit or harmful content - including how to report
it and get support.
What is currently expected of schools;
Online-Safety Training for Staff
Online-Safety Assemblies for all pupils (Years 1-13)
Online-Safety Awareness Training for Parents & Carers
Online-Safety Awareness for Governors / Trustees
With far more emphasis being put on schools to keep children safe within education, this new approach to direct
Online Safety education adds to the importance of receiving the most up to date, relevant and appropriate Online
Safety Training. ………..Be Ready
Jonathan Taylor MSc
Online Safety & Social Media Consultant
Email [e-mail]
http://www.besafe-online.co.uk/
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-taylor-msc/20/45/a08/